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Upper Level
Credits: 4
Term(s) Offered (Subject to Change) : May.
Understand and apply the theories of managerial finance. Focus on the dynamic economic environment in which corporate financial decisions are made, the role of the financial manager within the firm, and the empirical aspects of corporate finance. Topics include the financial environment; techniques of financial analysis and planning; management of working capital; fixed assets and capital budgeting; cost of capital; dividend policies; and sources of long-term financing.
Note: The Wall Street Journal is required reading for this course. You may obtain a student discount subscription by calling 1-800-568-7625 for information on current price. You should advise them that you are taking a course through Empire State College.
Note: Students need Excel software, version 5.0 or higher. Excel can be purchased through computer and office supply stores in your area and through online vendors.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Accounting, Economics/Macro or Economics/Micro, or their equivalents.
